Treatment for ichthyosis, fish skin, dry and scaly skin

Condition analysis:
Moisturizers are all fine and good, but that is closing the barn door after the door is closed. Frequently the problem can be resolved by changing your soap, especially for the face and hands. The goal is to find something that works for you, and it might not be where you expect. Many of the so called mild soaps can dry your skin as much as any other. Where to look for solutions? The bathroom at your local restaurant. Yes, give it a try. How do your hands feel afterwords? If, as happens with me, your hands feel soft and smooth after washing up, find out what products they use. And, I find that using the electric hand dryers have better results for me, too. Although it seems to be extreme, if it helps, you might want to consider a home unit. True, these are out of the box, and certainly don't fit into what is marketed to people. But you want to consider what works, and if you can avoid the cost of moisturizers, why not?

Instructions:
Ocular therapy: In chronic ocular surface disorders associated with ichthyosis, nonpreserved artificial tears (carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5-1.0%) and ointment (white petrolatum 56.8%, mineral oil 41.5%) are preferred to prevent complications from dryness and exposure.

Preservative-free lubricants may be used as often as needed while decreasing the incidence of preservative-related allergies.

In cases where poor corneal epithelial adhesion is present, bandage contact lenses and temporary collagen shields may decrease symptoms and promote surface healing.